The leading principle of aromatherapy of any orientation is the use of pure essential oils of plant origin. They are significantly different from the oils that we are used to cooking. After all, essential oils are purified extracts from plants.
They are much lighter than water, ignite, very volatile and can evaporate at room temperature, because they are usually mixed with other oils. Since essential oils are very concentrated, their dose is measured in drops.
Essential oils are natural extracts from plants. Getting essential oils is a very time consuming task. For example, flower petals or leaves need to be collected at a specific time, otherwise it will affect the quality. In aromatherapy only the purest aromatic oils are used, because only such oils make it possible to achieve a better therapeutic effect.
Essential oils are extracted from leaves of plants, wood resins, nuts nuclei, flower petals and heads. They are used to give a sensuous smell to the spirits, while taking a shower, etc.
The structure of the molecules of essential oils makes it easy to penetrate the skin. Essential oils for centuries used for medical purposes, caring for the body to restore healthy color and shine of the skin.
Therapeutic properties when caring for the body with essential oils.
Modern science conducted a large number of studies that prove that essential oils have an effective preventive effect on all systems of our body. At the same time, caring for the body with the use of essential oils has a soft bioregulatory effect. If used correctly, side effects are not caused. There is a positive result at low concentrations of essential oils, which is very important when using them. The therapeutic effect of essential oils is achieved through the reaction of the human body to them. In this regard, treatment with natural products, in particular essential oils, does not happen as quickly as we would like. The response of the body depends on the strength of the immune system, the age, the duration of the disease, as well as the way of life of the person, etc. In this regard, people who care about their own health and who want to use natural remedies need to be patient. Daily use of essential oils as an inhalation effect helps to increase the body's resistance to various diseases, viral or infectious. Essential oils disinfect the air in the premises, improve the ventilation of the lungs, reduce fatigue, increase the working capacity of the organism, reduce the negative impact of the environment and chemical allergens.
The effect of essential oils on the human body.
Natural essential oils in the composition of biologically active agents have a multicomponent, versatile and multi-purpose effect on our body. This is because the composition of essential oils includes many components that are similar in chemical structure and pharmacological action to compounds of internal origin - they are capable of being produced by the body itself in order to bring the human physiology system back to normal. Penetrating into our body, in particular, into the blood and lymph through the lungs and skin, the components of essential oils are instantly included in the synthesis of enzymes, hormones, vitamins. Essential oils pass through the tissues, stimulate and strengthen them. With blood and lymph components of essential oils are carried throughout the body. Some components of essential oils, getting into bile, liver or GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, can be deduced from an organism at a defecation; Others, entering the lungs, are excreted; those that acted through the kidneys are excreted in the urine. The degree of volatility of essential oils depends on the time during which they stay in the body.
Types of oils and their use to care for the body and skin.
Body care oils are very relaxing. The following are the types of oils and their positive effects on the body.
- Butter from macadamia nuts smoothes the skin, thanks to the vitamins and minerals that make up its composition. It is used for general body massage.
- Jojoba oil is a good skin care product. It is very good penetrates into the skin, preserves and regulates its moisture, cares for it, suitable for any skin type.
- Almond oil is used for making massage mixtures. Can be useful for the care of a child's skin.
- Oil from the hips is recommended to use to care for dry and fading skin, as it has a softening effect on dry skin.
- Wheat germ oil consists of half linoleic acid, contains a large amount of vitamins E, A and B. Wheat germ oil supports the function of muscles and glands in the body, especially suitable for dry and aging skin, and for the treatment of skin diseases.
- Avocado oil penetrates well through the skin, as it has vitamins and fatty acids in its composition. This oil is recommended for dry and fading skin due to its strong nutritional effect.
- Sesame oil contains a large number of fatty acids. For example, half is linoleic acid. Sezamol is an active ingredient in sesame oil, which absorbs ultraviolet rays and prevents oxidation processes. These properties allow us to consider sesame oil as an effective means for protecting against ultraviolet sunlight.
- Mint oil has vasoactive, antimicrobial properties, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, prevents an increase in the tone of the intracranial veins, and can also affect the outflow of blood through the external veins. Peppermint, mint essential oil and menthol are the means by which medical procedures are performed. Essential mint oil or mint broth is used for bathing children who suffer from scrofula or rickets.
- Anise essential oil is used for asthma or bronchial diseases, as it has an expectorant effect. Anise water solution is an antiseptic, strengthens the intestines, improves digestion.